ATI med surg Questions with correct answers

A nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a client who is at risk for seizures. Which of the following precautions should the nurse implement? Correct Answer - Ensure the client has a patient IV. The nurse should ensure the client has IV access in the event that the client requires medication to stop seizure activity. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report tothe provider? Correct Answer - Hgb 8 g/dL The nurse should report an Hgb level of 8 g/dL, which is below the expected reference range and is an indicator of postoperative hemorrhage or anemia. A nurse is assessing a client who had extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) 6 hr ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Correct Answer - Stone fragments in the urine ESWL is an effort to break the calculi so that the fragments passdown the ureter, into the bladder, and through the urethra during voiding. Following the procedure, the nurse should strain the cient's urine to confirm the passage of stones. A nurse is canng for a clent who has anorexia, low-grade fever, night sweats, anda productive cough. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Correct Answer - Initiate airborne precautions